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WJCS Presents Conference on Vicarious Trauma: The Impact on Those Working with Survivors
21st Annual Edythe Kurz Educational Institute Conference discusses vicarious trauma and its impact on those working with survivors in mental health and community settings. Keynote speaker will be Laurie Anne Pearlman, PhD, widely published author on the theory and treatment of vicarious trauma. In addition the conference will feature several panelists, including Andrew Levin, MD, WJCS’ Medical Director; Mark Giuliano, LMSW, program director, community support, Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health, first responders and community agencies.
WHO: Mental health professionals, social workers, first responders, healthcare workers
WHY: Traumatic situations affect both victims and those trying to help them. It is important for helpers to understand the impact on them, to know what can be done about it and to locate resources.
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The Educational Institute offers courses, clinical conferences, the annual Edythe Kurz Conference and the Dr. Samuel Kahn Memorial Lecture. The Institute also helps to coordinate internships for prospective social workers, psychologists and forensic mental health professionals, research, professional seminars and workshops, and community education.
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WJCS is one of the largest non-profit, non-sectarian human services agencies in Westchester, serving 20,000 people annually at 70 clinic, school, community and home-based locations throughout the county. The agency’s integrated network of services includes mental health treatment and counseling, child and youth development programs, residential and non-residential programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, home health and geriatric services. The highest level of professional development and training is offering through the WJCS Educational Institute. For more information on WJCS, go to www.wjcs.com. Contact: John Alterman, 914-949-7699 x474.
